About Us

The Movement of the Atlanta Hispanic Yoga Festival

What began as a simple idea has blossomed into something much greater. Today, the Atlanta Hispanic Yoga Festival represents a growing network of passionate teachers — a living movement filled with intention, love, and purpose. We are a community united by the belief that wellness should be accessible to everyone, regardless of language, culture, or income level.

It all started with a single yoga class — a unique, profound class taught in Spanish. The teacher’s words, warm and familiar, resonated deeply with everyone in the room. It was more than a moment of movement; it was a reconnection with roots, with culture, with identity. In that space, a vision was born: to share this experience with the entire Hispanic community and to create a refuge where every person could feel seen, heard, and supported.

That vision became a reality with the creation of the first Hispanic Yoga Festival in Atlanta — a pioneering event that marked a before and after. On the day of the festival, the Hispanic community showed up with enthusiasm, love, and openness, making one thing very clear: the community was ready for more.

Ready for spaces where wellness feels like home, where language is not a barrier, and where every person can connect with their body, their mind, and their culture.

Since then, the festival has grown thanks to the energy, passion, and support of hundreds of people and our sponsors who believe in one shared purpose: transforming wellness into a right, not a privilege.

The Evolution:
From Festival to AHYF Studio

Over time, the Atlanta Hispanic Yoga Festival has become much more than an annual event — it has transformed into a living, growing community. What began as a single day of celebration has evolved into a movement rooted in inclusion, education, and access.

Thanks to the support of our partners, collaborators, and families, we took the next natural step: the opening of AHYF Studio, the first yoga space in Atlanta led by Latina women, dedicated to promoting accessibility, belonging, and Spanish-language programming.

AHYF Studio is more than a place to practice yoga — it is our home, the heart of our community, the meeting point where culture, wellness, and connection flourish together.

Here we offer:

Daily yoga classes in Spanish
Community-centered pricing
Bilingual wellness events and cultural experiences
A safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all

This studio exists to ensure that wellness is no longer a luxury, but a daily possibility for every person.

ADRIANA GUADERRAMA

MARKETING DIRECTOR

An executive with extensive experience in the corporate sector and financial operations management, she is also the founder of Awakening Goddess, where she guides others through mindful yoga, experiences, and retreats.

Adriana sees marketing as a creative form of self-expression, an opportunity to share stories that inspire connection, self-discovery, and empowerment through yoga and community.

MAGDA OLVERA

DIRECTOR/FOUNDER

Born and raised in Mexico, Magda moved to the U.S. over 20 years ago and now calls Atlanta home. Her journey with yoga began as a way to heal her body after a knee injury, but it quickly grew into a profound practice that she feels compelled to share with others.

With over ten years of experience as a fitness instructor and a Yoga RYT200 certification, Magda brings intention, power, balance, and, most importantly, joy to her students. Her teaching philosophy is centered on fostering deep connections, helping students not only strengthen their bodies but also nurture their minds and souls.

Magda is passionate about introducing the benefits of yoga to a new community of Hispanic yogis by offering classes exclusively in Spanish. Through her work, she hopes to inspire the Hispanic residents of the metro-Atlanta area to take a break from their daily routines, reconnect with their cultural roots, and experience a sense of blissfulness, physically and mentally recharging in the process.

KIM SAUNDERS

COMMUNITY DIRECTOR

Kim Saunders has been a psychotherapist and yoga educator in the Atlanta area for 20 years and has also operated a successful yoga studio. She enjoys building community with uplifting and inspiring leadership.

Kim is the Founder of The Lift You Need, Lift Yoga and the YTT Collective.